How To Fix COM_IL002 - Relationship cannot be created because relationship type not reversible

COM_IL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL - Object Relationships (Interlinkages)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Relationship cannot be created because relationship type not reversible

What causes this issue?

Relationships of this relationship type are not reversible. Since an
opposite relationship already exists, the new relationship cannot be
created.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL002 - Relationship cannot be created because relationship type not reversible ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL002 indicates that a relationship cannot be created because the specified relationship type is not reversible. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification and Object Management (COM) module, where relationships between objects (like materials, classes, or characteristics) are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a relationship between two objects using a relationship type that is defined as non-reversible. In SAP, relationships can be categorized as reversible or non-reversible. A reversible relationship means that if you create a relationship from Object A to Object B, you can also create a relationship from Object B to Object A. Non-reversible relationships do not allow this bidirectional linking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationship Type: Verify the relationship type you are trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP. Look for the relationship type